Job Description

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Medical Sciences
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
pro rata
Ref No
IMS309R
Closing Date
07-AUG-2025

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant to join Dr Candice Quin's group at the University of Aberdeen to work on a project, which investigates factors that contribute to age-related immune remodelling and the development of frailty in older adults, funded through the Academy of Medical Sciences. This project involves data analysis using the UK Biobank dataset. Ideally, the applicant would have experience with large-scale biomedical data like the UK Biobank, particularly in statistical analysis or bioinformatics.

A Research Assistant is required to provide support to a project that aims to look at factors that contribute to the development of age-related immune remodelling and frailty in older adults, using the UK Biobank dataset. The successful candidate will leverage the UK Biobank's data to calculate a frailty score for each participant based on 49 previously validated variables. They will then use a hazard regression model to understand factors that contribute to the risk of frailty. This data will augment ongoing ageing mouse models being utilised in our laboratory.


We are seeking a highly motivated individual with experience in tissue-based research. The successful applicant will have a background in using human tissues in research projects.


This post is available on a part time basis (50%FTE) for 8 months.


Salary will be on the Grade 5 scale, 50% of 32,546 per annum, pro rata.


Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Candice Quin (Candice.quin@abdn.ac.uk).


In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.



To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs


Job Reference Number: IMS309R


The closing date for the receipt of applications is 07 August 2025


The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

Please Note

If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.


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